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Cajun Butter Mussels

Posted on Jan 28th, 2023
by Paul Hegeman
Categories:
  • Appetizer
  • First Course
  • Seafood Recipes

These are fresh, sweet mussels dressed with a spicy, rich butter dressing. This recipe is a great little dish for the summer patio gathering or barbecue that will ensure you can spend more time with your friends and less time in the kitchen.

For tips on cleaning mussels check out this article.

Cajun Butter Mussels

Paul Hegeman
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kilograms black mussels or Eden mussels
  • butter room temperature
  • homemade Cajun spice mix
  • 1/2 bunch coriander
  • 1/2 bunch continental parsley

Instructions
 

To steam the mussels:

  • Start by cleaning the mussels. Check the link above for tip & tricks on cleaning mussels.
  • Once they are all de-bearded, place a half cup or so of white wine in a large pot, cover with a lid and place on high flame.
    Once the wine starts to boil add all the cleaned mussels and replace the lid. After a minute or so, stir the mussels or shake the pot as the mussels at the bottom will open first.
  • Remove the lid and with a pair of tongs start to pick out any mussels that are open and set aside.
  • At this point you will need to move quickly as the mussels will all start to open at once and you do not want to overcook them. If they all look as though they are open just dump the whole lot into a strainer, (don’t serve the unopened mussels).

Once the mussels are steamed:

  • Preheat oven grill (broiler) to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  • Once all the mussels are steamed, break all the shells completely open and separate the halves and remove the mussel meat.
  • Sort through the shell halves and pick out the smooth ones without the mussel tendons in them and arrange on an oven tray discard the other halves.
  • Pick the leaves off the coriander and chop.
  • In a large mixing bowl mix 1.5 cups of softened butter with 6 tbsps of Cajun spice mix and coriander.
  • Arrange the mussel meat into the shell halves and spoon approx. one tsp butter mix onto each mussel.
  • Place mussels under the grill for approx 3-6 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley, arrange mussels on a serving platter along with a bowl for empty shells and tell your guests to pass it around and crack yourself a cold one.

Notes

CAJUN BUTTER MUSSELS
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Paul Hegeman

Paul is a personal Chef to exclusive Sydney clients and is also our most frequently contributing writer. Paul was born in The Netherlands and moved to Canada at a very young age. Experience with traditional European meals at home and the diverse multicultural influence of foods in Canada gave Paul a great appreciation for different culinary styles. Over the years Paul traveled extensively and worked at every level of professional kitchens, from the deep fryer in the local burger joint, to the Head Chef in Five Star Hotels. He now resides full time in Sydney, Australia with his wife and their children. You will find his recipes emphasize natural, uncomplicated flavours and fresh ingredients such as those found in Mediterranean and South East Asian cuisines.

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